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XLOOKUP vs HLOOKUP

Known for Dynamic Array Support

VS

Known for Horizontal Data Lookup

Table of content

Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

Both*

Lookup & Reference

Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

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Retrieval

Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Both*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

XLOOKUP

Business Managers

Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

HLOOKUP

Financial Professionals

Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Both*

Data Lookup

Functions for finding and retrieving specific data

HLOOKUP

Data Analysis

Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

XLOOKUP

Dynamic Array Support

HLOOKUP

Horizontal Data Lookup

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

XLOOKUP

Excel 2019

Functions introduced in Excel 2019 release Click to see all.

HLOOKUP

Excel 95

Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

XLOOKUP

First major update to lookup functions in 20 years

HLOOKUP

Often confused with VLOOKUP
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

XLOOKUP

Makes VLOOKUP feel like using a flip phone in 2024

HLOOKUP

The forgotten sibling of VLOOKUP

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

XLOOKUP

Advanced

Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

HLOOKUP

Intermediate

Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

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Text

Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation
Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with , including Office 365, Excel 2019, 2016, etc.

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Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

XLOOKUP

Microsoft 365

Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.

HLOOKUP

Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used , including Windows, macOS, and web platforms

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

XLOOKUP

Excel Online

Excel functions available in the online version of Excel Click to see all.

Web Excel

Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

XLOOKUP

3

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HLOOKUP

4

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Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
Text

Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

XLOOKUP

Dynamic Array Support

Functions that support dynamic array operations and spilling Click to see all.

Handles Errors Gracefully

Bi-Directional Lookup

HLOOKUP

Flexible Horizontal Search

Good For Wide Datasets
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

XLOOKUP

Complex Syntax For Beginners

Limited Backward Compatibility

Not Available In Older Versions

Complex For Beginners

HLOOKUP

Limited To Horizontal Data

Less Common Than VLOOKUP

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

XLOOKUP

8.5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.

HLOOKUP

7

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

XLOOKUP

9.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.

HLOOKUP

6.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

XLOOKUP

9

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.

HLOOKUP

8

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

XLOOKUP

9.5

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.

HLOOKUP

8.5

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

XLOOKUP

9.1

Click to see all.

HLOOKUP

7.5

Click to see all.

Alternatives to XLOOKUP

Known for Position Finding

Known for Vertical Data Search

🔢 needs fewer arguments than XLOOKUP

Known for Conditional Statements

Known for Advanced Filtering

Known for Two-Way Lookup Power

📈 is more versatile than XLOOKUP

⚙ performs better than XLOOKUP

🛠 is more reliable than XLOOKUP

Known for Advanced Data Retrieval

Known for Text Search And Position Finding

Known for Conditional Average Calculations

Known for Simple Vertical And Horizontal Lookups

Known for Replace Specific Text

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